Category Archives: Dealing with hard times

Innovation is vital during hard times

Posted on December 9, 2008 by David St Lawrence

Continuing to do the same old things and expecting new results is not a winning proposition, whether we are discussing a small business, a large corporation, or the nation as a whole. This even applies to those who work for … Continue reading →

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If a rising tide floats all boats, what about a falling tide?

Posted on December 5, 2008 by David St Lawrence

When general economic conditions get worse, which businesses get stranded? More importantly, how does a small business owner survive when large businesses are struggling? I think there is a lesson to be learned from observing the struggling Ukrops store in … Continue reading →

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Buying locally makes good sense – especially in a recession

Posted on November 27, 2008 by David St Lawrence

We live in a tightly-connected rural community, Floyd County, Virginia, where almost every one we meet is connected in some roundabout way to someone we know. The practice of buying locally affects us both as consumers and as local business … Continue reading →

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Can there be an upside to an economic downturn?

Posted on November 24, 2008 by David St Lawrence

The short answer is, it depends on what you want to accomplish. If you want to re-establish the lifestyle you enjoyed a few months ago, you are probably in for a lot of disappointment. If you are willing to accept … Continue reading →

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